Dental and periodontal findings in hemodialysis patients

Bayraktar G., KURTULUS I., DURADURYAN A., Cintan S., KAZANCIOGLU R., Yildiz A., ...More

ORAL DISEASES, vol.13, no.4, pp.393-397, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2006.01297.x
  • Journal Name: ORAL DISEASES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.393-397
  • Keywords: gingivitis, periodontitis, hemodialysis, decayed, missing and filled teeth, CHRONIC-RENAL-FAILURE, ORAL-HEALTH, CHILDREN, SALIVARY, DISEASE
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Oral health problems of chronic renal failure patients can compromise systemic health. This study compared the periodontal and dental health status of patients on hemodialysis (HD) with healthy controls (C).